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Resolved:-

 
(1)         
that approval is given to the proposal to vary the Collaboration
Agreement with Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS
Trust;

 
 
(2)         
that authority is given to the Interim Director of Public Health
to:

 
·     
Increase the budget for existing services specified within the
Collaboration Agreement as detailed in the report;
·     
Vary the services specified within the Collaboration Agreement to
include the Child Vision Screening service, additional Early Help
administrative support, breastfeeding enhanced support and remove
the infection control doctor contribution;
·     
Increase the Council’s financial contribution under the
Agreement in line with current inflation to a maximum of 10% of the
contract value;
·     
Extend the Agreement for an additional 6
month period – beyond the current term, from October
2026 until March 31st 2027.